Bromeliad Society Of Australia – Bus Trip To Mount Tomah
The Bromeliad Society of Australia‘s members and their guest are heading to the Blue Mountains on the 11th November so there isn’t a meeting due until Saturday, 9th December. A bus trip has been organised by Carolyn Bunnell and the executive committee. First stop, will be Wildwood gardens at Bilpin then onto the beautiful botanical […]
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is on Saturday, 11th November. On this day, we pay respect and pause for one minute to remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans and current serving personnel. Originally known as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day marks the signing of the peace agreement between Germany and the Allies that ended the Great War […]
Rachael Stapleton Water Skier
Rachael Stapleton aged 26 is a local girl who has grown up on the Hawkesbury River and has been waterskiing since she was 4 and started ski racing at the age of 12. During her 9 years of racing her best results have to date been 1st Place Junior World Title in Spain, 2nd Place […]
Glenorie Fire Family
By Bev Jordan Glenorie Fire Family: A video of a fire started by a bolt of lightning engulfing a Glenorie home stunned everyone who saw it but for the Zeaiter family, the loss of two family homes on the same property in less than an hour is something they are still coming to terms with. […]
Fuel Prices Week Ending 27th October 2023
Where to Buy the Cheapest Fuel Prices Week Ending 27th October 2023 Fuel Type: Unleaded 91 Petrol Station Name Address Fuel,Price Shell Kenthurst 86 Kenthurst Rd, Kenthurst NSW 2156 194.90 Ampol Woolworths Cherrybrook 67 Shepherds Dr, Cherrybrook NSW 2126 201.90 Ampol Dural 917-923 Old Northern Rd, DURAL NSW 2158 199.90 EG Ampol Dural 532 Old […]
North Kellyville Gets First Off-Leash Dog Park
By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council Construction has started at the first off leash dog park in North Kellyville, Indwarra Avenue Reserve. The dog park will be located on the corner of Indwarra Avenue and Sandbanks Avenue in North Kellyville, 200m north of North Kellyville Square shopping centre. The park […]
A Renaming at Brooklyn
On the 27th of August, on the former site of his ancestors’ farm, once a tip, once a dairy, once just a local cricket ground owned by Hornsby Council, a renaming took place before a largish crowd and became, The Tom Richmond OAM Oval. The first balls were bowled on the new oval, some hit some […]
“Wow. I Love This Fabric!”
If your interest is sewing and colours and fabrics, Quilting can become a very satisfying, challenging and joyful hobby… always with an end result. Something to share, to give, to even present as a raffle prize for charity projects. Quilting can be created by hand and this is truly a labour of love and always beautiful. However […]
The Probus Club Of The Hills Inc
Our Probus Club guest speaker for August was Peter Kahn who Guided us through the history of trams in Sydney. His film brought back many memories from yesteryear. The walkers completed a guided tour of the Female Orphan School and associated historic buildings which concluded with lunch at the Boiler House. Senior Citizens Club: Everyone Is Welcome […]
Wombat Crossing Improves Safety for Baulkham Hills Community
By Dr Peter Gangemi – Mayor of The Hills Shire Council A new wombat crossing has made walking across Gooden Drive in Baulkham Hills safer and easier. The crossing is located close to Model Farms High School and Gooden Drive Reserve, assisting students and sports field users alike. Students and staff have nicknamed the crossing ‘Moore’s Crossing’ […]